Friday, March 25, 2011

Cheese Day!

This week, we’ve got Vivace Bambino and a new cheese- Bridgid’s Abbey. According to Cato Corners:

Bridgid's Abbey 
Our popular Trappist-style monastery cheese with a smooth, creamy consistency and a slightly acidic aftertaste. Bridgid's Abbey has been one of our best sellers for years - its irresistible rich, mild taste is ideal for all-day eating for breakfast, sandwiches, or snacking. It melts well, performing excellently in quiche, toasted cheese, or over vegetables. Bridgid's Abbey varies in consistency somewhat from summer to winter - the winter batches are quite creamy, while the summer milk yields a slightly firmer texture. Aged 2 - 3 months.
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We at the cheese co-op agree! This is the softest, most cheese-platter friendly cheese we have offered all semester. It’s best consumed simply at room temperature, with crackers or bread.

Wine Pairings: Since this cheese doesn’t have a popular counterpart, it was more difficult to find appropriate pairings. However, in honor of the Trappist tradition, we suggest imbibing in a Belgian or Dutch ale. Or Franzia.